Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai Returns With New Prequel In 3 Months

After four years of waiting, fans of Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai have plenty to look forward to in 2027, with two exciting new releases coming to the franchise. While January 2027 is already on fans’ radar for the return of the animated series with Season 2, they can now add February 2027 to the calendar, as Mizu is also set to return in a brand-new, four-part prequel.

Blue Eye Samurai is one of the best shows Netflix has ever produced, and it quickly amassed a dedicated fanbase. However, those fans have had to endure a long four-year wait between the first and second seasons. Thankfully, that wait will soon be over, as Season 2 is set to premiere in January 2027. Picking up where the previous season left off, the new season will follow Mizu on her treacherous sea voyage to London.

In addition to the series’ return in January, fans can also look forward to the official prequel, Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei, with its first installment set to release on February 3, 2027. Honestly, it’s pretty awesome that, after four years without any new releases, fans are now getting two separate Blue Eye Samurai releases within a month of each other. It’s certainly a great way to make the long wait feel more than worthwhile.

Brought to life by Dark Horse Comics, Cry of the Yurei will be a four-part comic miniseries that delivers a prequel exploring an all-new chapter in the backstory of Blue Eye Samurai herself, Mizu. Fans can expect a genuine expansion of the animated series’ lore, as the story is canon and was developed in direct consultation with the show’s creators. This collaboration helps ensure that Blue Eye Samurai makes an authentic transition into this exciting new medium.

Everything We Know About Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei (So Far)

Main Cover by David Mack for Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei (2027)

Written by show writers K. Perkins and Mike Johnson, with artwork by Aviv Or and Valentina Bianconi, Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei is expected to be 32 pages and will be available for $4.99 at release. In this miniseries, fans can expect a story centered on a young Mizu, with the introduction of two new characters: Daisuke and Sachiko.

According to the official synopsis from Dark Horse Comics, samurai Daisuke will serve as the prequel’s main antagonist, while Sachiko, a wronged housemaid, becomes an unlikely ally to Mizu. Those interested can find the full synopsis below:

When both her gender and her mixed race are revealed to the samurai Daisuke, a cruel client of the Swordmaker, young Mizu is forced to confront her vulnerability. She escapes to the woods but finds little safety there, fighting and fleeing as Daisuke pursues her. Lost and hunted, confused and ashamed, Mizu stumbles upon Sachiko, a wronged housemaid who sympathizes with Mizu’s plight. Can both put aside their fears and suspicions long enough to help each other?

When both her gender and her mixed race are revealed to the samurai Daisuke, a cruel client of the Swordmaker, young Mizu is forced to confront her vulnerability. She escapes to the woods but finds little safety there, fighting and fleeing as Daisuke pursues her. Lost and hunted, confused and ashamed, Mizu stumbles upon Sachiko, a wronged housemaid who sympathizes with Mizu’s plight. Can both put aside their fears and suspicions long enough to help each other?

In addition to the series’ synopsis, readers have also been given a first look at a selection of stunning cover art, including the main cover by David Mack and variant covers by Ito and Angela Wu. Based on the artwork alone, this prequel is shaping up to be just as visually stunning as the animated series.

Schedule For All Upcoming Blue Eye Samurai Releases

Cover B Ito Variant for Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei (2027)

While Blue Eye Samurai Season 2 is officially scheduled to premiere on Netflix in January 2027, we don’t yet have an exact release date or confirmation on whether all six episodes will air at once or be staggered over several weeks. However, we do know that the upcoming season will consist of six episodes. Also noteworthy is that Netflix has already confirmed a third and final season of the series, which is slated to premiere in 2028.

As for the release schedule of Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei, the miniseries will likely follow the typical monthly comic release schedule. With Issue expected to arrive in February, readers can likely expect a new installment each month from February through May. All things considered, 2027 is shaping up to be an epic year for Blue Eye Samurai fans.

Blue Eye Samurai: Cry of the Yurei from Dark Horse Comics will be available to read on February 3, 2027!